Have you ever had an electrostatic shock from a shopping trolley or escalator or noticed your hair standing on end when you rub a balloon on it? The shock is caused by static ( non-moving ) electricity, which is caused by electrons building up with no circuit to flow along. An object that has gained…
Once a plant has made seeds ( remember pollination and fertilisation? ) they need to be dispersed. Seed dispersal is the scattering of seeds. If seeds just dropped next to the parent plant, they would be competing for nutrients and light, so it’s better if seeds are spread out, allowing them to grow with less…
Magic opening flowers are a brilliant, super simple science investigation using just paper and water. The folded paper flowers open up as the paper absorbs the water. They are a great way to learn about capillary action and transport of water in plants too. You can make these as simple or creative as you like….
If you asked my son what his favourite all time science experiments are, he’d probably say the bottle rocket, followed by his candy house, so today, we’ve got some great candy experiments and activities for you to try at home. These easy science experiments with sweets are great for using leftover sweets after Halloween or…
Electricity and circuits are great fun for children ( and teachers and parents ) to learn about. This collection of electricity science projects and experiments are all easy to try and very satisfying. Watching a bulb or an LED light up because a circuit works always seems very rewarding, and the bonus is you can…
This simple science activity shows children how to draw a circuit! It’s great for learning about electricity and a fun introduction to circuits. Graphite is made up of carbon atoms with delocalised electrons which are able to move through the graphite. The electrons allow graphite to conduct electricity. You can demonstrate this by creating a…
Making circuits is great fun for kids of all ages. If you have little ones play dough circuits are a great kid-friendly activity for learning about electricity. I’ve used these with children as young as 4 ( supervised, of course ) who have loved the creativity of the whole experience. For older children, cardboard circuits,…
This viscosity experiment is a fun way to discover how different liquids flow. Or just to have a race with ketchup and other kitchen ingredients! The rate at which different fluids flow can vary considerably, this is called resistance to flowing viscosity. We did this on a big board in the garden, but it works…
Today, we’re learning about friction with some fun friction experiments! First up is a super simple DIY friction ramp. This is a great way to demonstrate how some surfaces have more friction between themselves and another object than others. What is Friction? Have you ever tried sliding on a wooden floor or an icy surface?…
Isaac Newton’s laws of motion explain the relationship between an object and the forces acting on it. The laws might seem very obvious today, but when Isaac Newton was alive, they were revolutionary and formed the basis of modern physics. Isaac Newton built on ideas from Galileo Galilei, Jean Richer and Rene Descartes. It is…
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